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How to get fromValledupar to Cartagenaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Valledupar to Cartagena by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cartagena

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    1. Fly from Valledupar (VUP) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane VUP - CTG
    4h 11m
    $210–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    8h
    $28–40

  3. Drive  363.8 km

    1. Drive from Valledupar to Cartagenacar car 363.8 km
    5h 21m
    $44–64

  4. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Valledupar (VUP) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane VUP - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagenabus bus
    6h 44m
    $144–503

Valledupar (VUP) to Cartagena (CTG) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Valledupar, Colombia and Cartagena, Colombia?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A. flies from Valledupar (VUP) to Cartagena (CTG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Copetran operates a bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal de Transporte de Cartagena every 3 hours. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 8h.

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